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Two people in a glass observation deck with city views. One person jumps joyfully, while the other takes a photo. Four smiling people posing by a coin-operated viewer on an observation deck with a cityscape visible in the background. A cityscape at sunset featuring a tall, illuminated skyscraper surrounded by other buildings under a clear sky. A person sitting beside a statue of a worker wearing a hat, smiling. The background features a vintage industrial scene. A woman and a child interact with a display in front of a historical exhibit featuring a large black-and-white image of a 1920s cityscape.
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Empire State Building: Express Entry

Skip the lines and enjoy VIP entry to the #1 top attraction in New York City

Opening hours

ESB - General Hours

Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed

  2. Last admission 1 hour before closing

  3. Fast Track

  4. Audio guide

    English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

Included

  • Express admission to the Empire State Building
  • Access to the 86th-floor observation deck
  • Access to the 2nd floor immersive exhibits
  • Downloadable audio guide app
  • Free high-speed WiFi on-site

Not included

  • Access to the 102nd-floor Observation Deck (available on-site for an additional fee)

Visit the Empire State Building with Express Entry. You’ll skip the lines to see the museum and observation deck, starting with exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors about the building’s construction, its roles in films like King Kong and Sleepless in Seattle, and its cultural history.

Then head to the 86th Floor Observation Deck, the highest 360º open-air deck in NYC, for views of Manhattan, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and more. You can upgrade onsite to the 102nd Floor Observation Deck, which has floor-to-ceiling windows and views that can reach up to six states.

The Express Ticket is useful for visitors who want to save time, including families and international travelers.

Second Floor Galleries

Until 1 May 2031

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • Your ticket is only valid during the time and date selected
  • All visitors need to go through a security check. Glass items, weapons, monopods, and tripods are not allowed inside
Empire State Building
20 West 34th Street, 10001, New York

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

    Reach out to the Tiqets Help Center, we act as a contact on behalf of the activity supplier

  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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